Olise’s 100th-Minute Equalizer Denies Heidenheim as Bayern Escape with 3-3 Draw

Key facts

• Michael Olise scored the equalizer in the 100th minute via a shot that deflected off goalkeeper Ramaj.
• Leon Goretzka scored twice, including a free-kick, and was named Man of the Match with 52% of the vote.
• Heidenheim led 2-0 after goals from Budu Zivzivadze (22') and Eren Dinkçi (31'), both assisted by Marnon Busch.
• Bayern made four half-time substitutions, introducing Harry Kane, Olise, Luis Díaz, and Joshua Kimmich.
• The match was Heidenheim's 100th Bundesliga appearance; captain Patrick Mainka has played every minute of those games.
• Bayern had already secured the Bundesliga title and rested key players ahead of a Champions League semi-final second leg against PSG.
• Heidenheim remain 18th, four points from the relegation play-off spot, with the draw a blow to their survival hopes.
• xG: Bayern 1.85 – Heidenheim 2.54; Olise's goal had a 3% probability.

A Rollercoaster at the Allianz Arena

Michael Olise scored with the last kick of the game, a shot that struck the post and bounced off goalkeeper Ramaj’s back to trickle over the line, earning Bayern Munich a 3-3 draw against Heidenheim on May 2, 2026. The result, while preserving Bayern’s unbeaten run, dealt a severe blow to Heidenheim’s hopes of Bundesliga survival. The visitors, playing their 100th Bundesliga match, had twice taken the lead and looked set to claim a vital victory. Instead, they were left to rue a cruel deflection in the 100th minute of stoppage time.

Heidenheim’s Stunning First-Half Display

Heidenheim struck first in the 22nd minute when Marnon Busch’s lofted ball from a corner found Budu Zivzivadze unmarked, who flicked the ball past Jonas Urbig from close range. Nine minutes later, Busch played a perfectly weighted through ball for Eren Dinkçi, who rounded Urbig and tapped in to double the lead. Bayern, despite dominating possession, struggled to break down Heidenheim’s well-organized defense. Their only first-half response came in the 44th minute when Leon Goretzka curled a superb direct free-kick over the wall and into the top corner from 25 meters after Jamal Musiala was fouled by Niklas Dorsch.

Kompany’s Bold Half-Time Changes

Bayern manager Vincent Kompany responded to the 2-1 deficit by making four substitutions at half-time, bringing on Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Luis Díaz, and Joshua Kimmich. The changes immediately increased Bayern’s intensity, but Heidenheim held firm. Goretzka equalized again in the 59th minute, bundling the ball over the line from close range after Olise’s corner found him at the back post. However, Heidenheim restored their lead in the 76th minute when Zivzivadze drove forward on the left, beat Olise, and curled a fine finish into the top corner.

Desperate Defiance and a Dramatic Finish

Heidenheim defended desperately as Bayern pushed forward. Olise struck the crossbar from a corner in the 83rd minute, and Kimmich hit the post from distance. A lengthy stoppage followed an injury to Heidenheim’s Jonas Föhrenbach, who returned with a heavily bandaged nose, underscoring the visitors’ determination. In the 100th minute, with the clock well past the five added minutes, Olise’s shot from the edge of the box struck the post, bounced off goalkeeper Ramaj, and crossed the line. The goal was officially recorded as an own goal, but it secured a point for the champions.

Statistical Dominance and Individual Brilliance

Despite the scoreline, expected goals (xG) favored Heidenheim 2.54 to 1.85, reflecting the visitors’ more dangerous chances. Leon Goretzka was the standout performer, scoring twice and leading all players with six shots. He earned Man of the Match with 52% of the vote. Michael Olise, despite being the most pressed player (27 times), contributed a goal and an assist. Budu Zivzivadze also impressed, scoring twice and earning 379 Fantasy points. Bayern’s fastest player was Josip Stanišić at 35.16 km/h.

Context: Champions with an Eye on Europe

Bayern entered the match having already secured the Bundesliga title, with their focus shifting to the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain, following a narrow 5-4 first-leg loss. Kompany’s rotation reflected that priority, resting key players like Harry Kane initially. Heidenheim, meanwhile, arrived in 18th place, four points from the relegation play-off spot. A victory would have kept their survival hopes alive, but the draw leaves them in a precarious position with few games remaining.

What the Result Means for Both Sides

For Bayern, the draw is a minor blemish but does not affect their title status. The performance, however, raised concerns ahead of the PSG clash, with defensive frailties exposed. Vincent Kompany’s substitutions were described as unusual, and the team relied on a last-gasp deflection to avoid defeat. For Heidenheim, the point may prove insufficient. They remain four points from safety, and the manner of the loss—conceding in the 100th minute—could be psychologically damaging. Captain Patrick Mainka, who has played every minute of Heidenheim’s 100 Bundesliga games, will need to rally his side for a near-impossible survival fight.

The bottom line

• Bayern Munich drew 3-3 with Heidenheim after a 100th-minute equalizer from Michael Olise, which was officially an own goal by goalkeeper Ramaj.
• Leon Goretzka scored twice, including a free-kick, and was Man of the Match; he led all players with six shots.
• Heidenheim led twice, with Budu Zivzivadze and Eren Dinkçi scoring, both assisted by Marnon Busch.
• Bayern had already won the Bundesliga and rotated heavily ahead of a Champions League semi-final second leg against PSG.
• Heidenheim remain 18th, four points from the relegation play-off spot, with the draw a severe blow to their survival hopes.
• Expected goals (xG) favored Heidenheim 2.54 to 1.85, indicating they created better chances despite the result.